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Scientists rediscover lost Megalodon fossils—and reveal a 79-foot giant

Scientists rediscover lost Megalodon fossils—and reveal a 79-foot giant
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Scientists have rediscovered long-lost Megalodon vertebrae in a museum collection, allowing for a new study on the giant shark's size and growth. The findings confirm that the species could reach lengths exceeding 79 feet.

Museums are supposed to be havens for the collective cultural and scientific heritage of the planet, but specimens sometimes go missing.

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Scientists rediscover lost Megalodon fossils—and reveal a 79-foot giant — Headlinne — headlinne